Description
The Wine
It has a deep ruby hue, turning to brick red at the edges. The bouquet is a complex and compelling melange of pomegranate, cherry, vanilla, chocolate and spice. There is also a pleasing savouriness, offering up notes of game, mushroom and thyme. The diligent use of French oak at the time has served this wine well, resulting a finely textured palate. This is complemented by a core of refreshing minerality that gives the wine a lively tension, resulting in superb structure and length.
2016
97/100
“… Immensely complex … It’s impressively concentrated and persistent … classically structured and refined”.
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz, NZ
18/20
“… Elegant yet powerful … All the components are there for a long life ahead but it is - surprisingly - already approachable …”
- Stephen Wong MW
18/20
“ Immediately varietal … Youthful, complex, layered. … “
- Cameron Douglas MS, camerondouglasms.com, NZ
19/20
“ quality and style tend to be extremely consistent; earthy flavours combined with freshness, power and elegance.”
- Joelle Thomson, www.joellethomson.com, NZ
95/100
“… Dense, silken-textured wine … complex and appealing red”
- Bob Campbell MW. www.bobcampbell.nz, NZ
19/20
“ The flavours are with depth and concentration. … integrated with harmony, complex and powerful yet gentle and elegant …”
- Candice Chow, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, NZ
96/100
“A very impressive pinot for the complexity and richness it offers … a very intense and plush feel with plenty of dark cherries and plums, wrapped in smooth and polished tannin”
- Nick Stock, www.jamessuckling.com, USA
“ …. vibrant cherry, plum and spice… mouthfilling … concentrated, savoury and supple, that build to a powerful finish.”
- Michael Cooper, www.michaelcooper.co.nz, NZ
94/100
“Take a bow. An excellent Pinot Noir … dripping in elegance … generous … supple and silky smooth … One to savour”
- Steve Leszczynski, Qwine, www.qwinereviews.com
